HTS codes for wool and animal hair

Headings in Chapter 51

• 5101Wool, not carded or combed34
• 5102Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed8
• 5103Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock3
• 5104Garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair1
• 5105Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)6
• 5106Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale3
• 5107Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale4
• 5108Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale6
• 5109Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale8
• 5110Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale1
• 5111Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair20
• 5112Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair29
• 5113Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair1

Documents required to import Chapter 51 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

• Textile DeclarationRequired

  CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

• Visa / Export LicenseConditional

  Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 51 cover?

Chapter 51 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric. It contains 13 four-digit headings and 124 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 51 goods?

General duty rates from 0.4% to 25%, with 29 duty-free lines; 23 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 51?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.